FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 26 May 2016

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

FINAL FLIGHT

Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Houchins pilots the last 82nd Aerial Target Squadron QF-4 Phantom aircraft before its final takeoff from Tyndall Air Force Base, FL, July 24, 2015. Houchins is commander of the 53rd Test Support Squadron.

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

BLAZE BUSTERS

Airmen battle flames from a simulated aircraft fire at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena County, MI, July 22, 2015. The airmen are assigned to the Indiana Air National Guard's 122nd Fighter Wing.

SHOW AND TELL

U.S. Petty Officer 3rd Class Dearra Horton holds a snake to show students from the Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School during a community service event at Burringilly Aboriginal Corporation in Brisbane, Australia, July 21, 2015. Horton is a culinary specialist assigned to the USS Blue Ridge, which is visiting Brisbane while patrolling the 7th Fleet area of operations.

DELTA BURST

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during an air show as part of the 119th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY, July 22, 2015.

RAFT READY

As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Marines prepare a combat rubber raiding craft for launch-and-recovery drills during Talisman Sabre 2015 from the well deck of the USS Green Bay at sea, July 9, 2015. The Marines are assigned to Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

ENGINEER TRAINING

Army combat engineers run from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to conduct an air assault landing during a sapper leader course on Camp San Luis Obispo Military Installation, CA, July 18, 2015. The soldiers are reservists assigned to the 374th Engineer Company. The unit is grading its soldiers on various events to determine who will earn a spot on a "merit list" to attend a sapper leader course on Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

GREEN GUIDE

A U.S. airman parachutes to the ground during high-altitude, low-opening jump training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 18, 2015. Green smoke marks the drop zone to guide the pararescuemen to their landing point. The airman is a pararescueman assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, which has a mission to rescue, recover and return American or allied forces in times of danger or extreme duress.

MOUNT ST HELENS

Navy pilots assigned to the Blue Angels fly their F/A-18 Hornets in a Delta formation over Mount St. Helens, WA, July 15, 2015. The Blue Angels, the Navy's flight demonstration squadron, are scheduled to fly in the Oregon International Air Show at Hillsboro Airport, OR.

TAKING A BREATHER

A soldier takes a breather after swimming 25 meters during combat water survival training on Fort Hunter Liggett, CA, July 17, 2015. The soldier is a reserve combat engineer assigned to the 374th Engineer Company, which is grading its soldiers to determine who will earn a spot on a "merit list" to attend a sapper leader course on Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

LANDING LIGHTS

An MV-22 Osprey lands during a training exercise to recover personnel in Southwest Asia, July 28, 2015. The 185th Theater Aviation Brigade conducts interoperability training missions to enhance capabilities between U.S. Army aviation and other U.S. military forces. .

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides" remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
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USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Ma!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Ms Feather...*hugs*...still got sun?

Another day here with clouds all around, but no rain.

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo, good evening and thanks Kathy!

[Soaring Feather]

Lovely weather today. Lush green all around. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...hope you have nice weather back and your trains are running on time.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!
***HUGS***



Striding up the gangplank as we speak,
rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors
and to the Officer of the Deck!
Thank you very much for this evening's
"Remembering Our Troops" thread!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening ~

~ Welcome To My World ~

[radu]

Howdy do, Conor. *Hugz*
Happy Hump Day. Hope it’s been a good one and that you’ve gotten a break from the rain.

[radu]

Howdy, feathers!

Enjoying the Spring weather that’s finally moved in your neck o’ the woods?

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Surviving the day with your sanity intact? :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you and Lynn-Dah enjoy just hanging out last night?

Skipping a pub night should make them really miss you. d:o)

[radu]

Howdy there, PRO!

Busy day? Lazy day? Good day either way? :-)